# Family New Year’s Eve Party

> Event for families in the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area (IL / IN). Times are Central Time.

- When: Thu, Dec 31 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Where: Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E Thacker Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: R: $10/NR: $12 per child, R: $3/NR: $4 per adult before Dec 31; R: $15/NR: $17 per child, R: $5/NR: $6 per adult on Dec 31
- Organizer: Des Plaines Park District
- Official page: https://www.dpparks.org/event/family-new-years-eve-party-2/
- Last checked: Mon, Nov 9

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## About

Bring the family to celebrate the arrival of the new year together. Advance and day-of registration are offered.

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